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Caleb Brantley’s draft slide ends in sixth round

At one point, it seemed to be a lock that Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley would be off the board before the end of the third round.

But an altercation with a woman outside a Gainesville bar two weeks ago cast doubt about his character. Some wondered if he would even be drafted.

His slide ended at the start of the sixth round, when the Cleveland Browns took Brantley with the 185th overall pick.

He was one of three Florida players taken on the final day, with offensive lineman David Sharpe (Fourth round, No. 129 pick, Oakland Raiders) and defensive linemen Joey Ivie (seventh round, No.